Mentor-PASS AmeriCorps San Diego
San Diego County Office of Education PASS (Promoting Achievement and Student Success) AmeriCorps Program. PASS AmeriCorps is a mentoring and leadership program for at-promise youth in gang impacted neighborhoods at various school sites in San Diego County for youth grades 3-12 and are looking for 39 full-time members to provide prevention/intervention services in partnering schools. In collaboration with the school, PASS AmeriCorps focuses on improving academics, behavior, and attendance by providing meaningful mentoring relationships, 1:1 and small group character building sessions, academic assistance, a safe space for students, and by fostering a positive school climate through monthly school wide engagement projects. Program goals are designed to engage participating students and strives to empower youth to reach their fullest potential by becoming positive leaders.
Members will serve individually or in pairs at one of 31 partnering schools in Oceanside, Vista, Valley Center, Escondido, Carlsbad, & San Diego. Members receive extensive orientation, ongoing support/coaching, weekly/monthly meetings, attend/serve at events with fellow AmeriCorps members, professional training on topics relevant to service, career development opportunities, and networking opportunities within the school site, PASS AmeriCorps program, San Diego County Office of Education, and with community partners; Looking for a mature, motivated, self-starters wanting to make a positive difference in the community and the lives of the students we serve.
Program start date is September 1, 2023 - end date June 30, 2024 for a 10 month/1700-hour contract. Positions available for an October start date as well for a 9 month/1700-hour contract.
Position details:
- Full-time only
- 10-month/1700 hour service term
- First Year Member- $2,000/month, Second Year Member- $2,250/month
- Serving M-F during school hours (9 hour days)
- Some evening and weekend events
Benefits
- Extensive orientation
- Support/coaching
- Ongoing professional training/networking
- Calfresh/Health insurance benefits/childcare
- Upon successful completion of service term
- Earn a $6,895 Segal Educational Award and a $3,105 California For All Educational Award (CFA) (for a total of $10,000, taxable)
- Letters of recommendation
Qualifications:
- 22 years or older
- Associate's Degree or higher
- Vehicle recommended and valid driver's license
- Preferred 1-2 years’ experience working with youth
- Spanish-speaking a plus.
- Complete SDCOE and AmeriCorps applications, fingerprinting/background check
For more information about the program, visit our website at www.sdcoe.net/pass-americorps
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